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Brady, Holly – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Issues related to the teaching of typing are discussed, focusing on the need for typing skills when using computers. Also compares use of the "QWERTY" to the Dvorak keyboards, considering the advantages and disadvantages of each. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Skill Development, Typewriting
Harvey, Wayne – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Describes the strengths and weaknesses of four programing languages (Logo, PILOT, BASIC, Pascal) in terms of the tasks to be performed (task environment), capabilities of the language (programing environment), and skills user wants to develop (user environment). (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Programing, Programing Languages
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Four computer programs are reviewed. Programs emphasize problem solving in science, visual and spatial thinking, word processing, and health awareness. Hardware requirements, recommended grade levels, manufacturer, purchase agreement, and current price are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education, Instructional Materials
Sweetland, Robert D. – Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Discusses a computer program requiring students to find an object on a grid by using location coordinates. The program, which provides a wide range of problem-solving activities, is a highly motivating approach to hands-on metric measurement, rounding off numbers, and plotting points on Cartesian coordinate systems. Includes complete program…
Descriptors: Analytic Geometry, Computer Programs, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents practical teaching suggestions selected from commercially available materials and also submitted by readers that can be easily adapted to different grade levels. Contains seven computer based ideas on topics such as computerized banking, database management, trigonometry applications, timing programs, keyboard use, and programming…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents practical teaching suggestions selected from commercially available materials and also submitted by readers that can be easily adapted to different grade levels. Includes seven computer-based activities on topics such as map-making, word games, database logic, concatenation, and one-line programs. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Classroom Computer Learning, 1986
Presents practical teaching suggestions selected from commercially available materials and also submitted by readers that can easily be adapted to different grade levels. Contains eight computer based activities which provide experience with spreadsheets, random number functioning, word puzzles, survey plotting, graphics, and Logo programming. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
